MLB Player News

Liberatore will be making his first start since back in late June when he struck out eight over six shutout innings in a spot start against the Braves. The 24-year-old former top pitching prospect is unlikely to work more than a handful of innings to open the contest, which limits any sort of streaming appeal for fantasy purposes.

Rodgers was scratched from the lineup Saturday and isn’t in the lineup for Sunday’s contest, as well. The 28-year-old second baseman could be back in the lineup for Monday’s affair, but the Rockies will likely take precautions with less than two weeks left in the season.

González was sent outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre back in June, and now he’ll look for a new opportunity. Don’t be surprised if that move doesn’t come until the offseason, but there’s a chance someone could give him an opportunity for the final couple of weeks of 2024.

Fitzgerald will end up missing the entire series against the Padres while dealing with tightness in his lower back. The 27-year-old will get at least one more day of recovery with Donovan Walton starting at second base and Brett Wisley handling shortstop.

Blalock is sent down to make room for Cal Quantrill with Quantrill being activated off the injured list. The 23-year-old has registered a 5.79 ERA and 20/19 K/BB in seven appearances — six of the starts with the Rockies after being traded from the Brewers — and 29 2/3 innings.

Quantrill is back and will make a start after missing a minimum stint on the injured list with triceps inflammation. The right-hander will not be a recommended fantasy streamer for the series finale against Chicago.

Lindor missed his first game of the year Saturday while dealing with tightness in his back, but the 30-year-old will be back in action for the series finale against Philadelphia. It’s most welcome news for the Mets, fantasy managers and people who like watching really good baseball players.

That will make three straight games missed for Abrams after being scratched Friday because of the shoulder injury he suffered Thursday. The 23-year-old should still be considered day-to-day, but it’s that point in the year where day-to-day because a little less likely with so little of the season left. Nasim Nuñez gets the start at shortstop while Abrams gets better.

Varsho didn’t leave with a shoulder injury recently, so it’s a new injury for the 28-year-old. The Blue Jays will likely be cautious with Varsho the rest of the year as the team isn’t close to contention. With he and Joey Loperfido (adductor) out, it’s Nathan Lukes in center for the series finale with St. Louis.

Loperfido left Saturday’s game with adductor soreness, so it’s not a surprise to see the 25-year-old out of action a day later. With Daulton Varsho also out, Nathan Lukes is starting in center and hitting leadoff against St. Louis

He’s reportedly out of the lineup today — the Mets have thus far held off on posting it because they’re waiting on Francisco Lindor to get through workouts — but he might be ready to go Monday.